MRE
Masai Mara
Kenya
11,380 km
7,071 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,380 km
7,071 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MRE SCL
Airport Name Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code MRE SCL
ICAO Code HKMS SCEL
City Masai Mara Santiago
Country Kenya Chile
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Santiago
Elevation 5,200 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -1.410000, 35.010000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Masai Mara (MRE) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) in Masai Mara, Kenya to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,380 kilometers (7,071 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:43 in Masai Mara, it's 07:43 in Santiago. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,645 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits lower than Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Masai Mara (MRE) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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